Noah Lyles Makes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Jealous Following His Confession

Noah Lyles' playful comments left Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce expressing a touch of envy during their discussion.

Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce expressed a touch of envy after American track star Noah Lyles revealed he does not adhere to a strict diet.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce highlighted the different pressures female athletes face, noting they often compete in two-piece kits where every detail of their physique is visible.

The two sprinters shared their insights as international ambassadors during a panel discussion at the Bajaj Pune Marathon.

Dietary Differences Spark Playful Envy Between Noah Lyles, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

When asked about his post-race food cravings, reigning 200m World Champion Noah Lyles dismissed the common belief that athletes maintain rigid diets.

He explained that his eating habits are consistent year-round, with milkshakes being a regular indulgence, and that he avoids drastic dietary changes.

“I think there's a myth that athletes are on these strict diets. We're not really on super strict diets. All right, maybe I'm speaking for myself. I am not on some super strict diet,” Noah Lyles shared.

“Yes, I do prefer to eat cleaner in season, but even outside of the season, I'm still probably eating very similarly. So, my food is genuinely the same throughout the year. Now, I might get a milkshake here and there, but I'm not really doing anything crazy.”

This admission drew a lighthearted reaction from Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. She pointed out that the revealing nature of women's track uniforms creates added pressure to monitor their food intake closely.

"I’m really, really jealous," she said. "For Noah, he literally runs in a layer, so there are no abs peeking out. For us, we are in like two pieces... our hot pants and a crop top. So for us, it’s almost like I have to watch what I eat because I don’t want to be bloated."

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, recently concluded her illustrious 18-year track career at the same World Championships where Noah Lyles secured two golds and a bronze.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce holds the record for the most individual global sprint titles by a female athlete and, in 2022, became the oldest sprinter ever to win a world championship at age 35.

Noah Lyles Driven to Carve His Own Legacy

In the post-Usain Bolt era, many sprinters have felt the weight of expectation to match the Jamaican icon's legendary times. Lyles, however, is focused on his own journey toward greatness.

During the press conference in Pune, the 28-year-old American emphasised his long-standing ambition to push his own limits and make a unique mark on the sport, with the ultimate goal of becoming the fastest man in history.

His competitive drive was on full display this season. Despite a few setbacks, including losses to Oblique Seville and Kishane Thompson, Noah Lyles secured a Diamond League victory in Monaco. He also faced a tough challenge at the World Championships, where Oblique Seville captured the 100m gold.